Studs and duds from Texans' 29-22 win over the Jets

Studs and duds from Texans' 29-22 win over the Jets

The Houston Texans produced an ugly 29-22 win over the New York Jets Saturday afternoon at MetLife Stadium. The ugly part of it was some parts of the team looked as troubling as the 0-3 portions of the club from September, and that is where some of the duds can be found from the game. However, to pull out such a victory on the road, even against a 4-9 team, there were also a few studs.

Stud: WR Deandre hopkins

(AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

On an afternoon that the Texans did not have a running game to speak of and are limited in passing targets due to injury and inexperience, Hopkins stepped up and was constantly available for quarterback Deshaun Watson. The second-year signal caller targeted his fellow former Clemson Tiger 11 times, and Hopkins hauled in 10 of them for a season-high 170 yards and tying a season-high two touchdowns. His most signature play was his one-handed touchdown catch with 2:15 to play in the game. The 14-yard scoring grab pushed Houston ahead 26-22 after Ka’imi Fairbairn’s extra point. Saturday was a night Hopkins would not be denied, and it earned him studly status.

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